SF City ID Card

What is the SF City ID Card?The SF City ID Card is a photo identification card for San Francisco residents that streamlines access to City programs and connects residents to local businesses. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance (PDF) on November 20, 2007 authorizing the County Clerk's Office to issue the SF City ID Card. The SF City ID Card will launch on January 15, 2009.

The SF City ID Card is available to all San Francisco residents and can:

Serve as proof of identity and residency

Include information about the card holder's medical conditions or allergies

List an emergency contact

Provide discounts on San Francisco family excursions, restaurants, museums, and more

Be used as a public library card

Serve as a form of identification to open a checking account at participating banks

Serve as a form of identification to open a Family Account with the Recreation and Parks Department

Please note: The SF City ID Card is not a license to drive, not intended to be used as proof of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco, and not intended to be accepted by federal agencies for federal identification or other official purposes.

Printed on the card will be the applicant's full name, photograph, address, signature, date of birth, and card issue and expiration dates. The SF City ID Card is valid for up to 2 years and expires the earlier of 1) 2 years from the date of issuance, 2) cardholder turns age 14, or 3) cardholder is no longer a resident of San Francisco.